Senior QA Automation Engineer in Toronto

Limelight is a modern FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) SaaS platform helping finance teams move beyond spreadsheets and static budgets. We enable CFOs and FP&A teams to model, forecast, and analyze financial performance in real time—with speed, confidence, and governance. The Role We’re looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to help us scale a high-quality, reliable SaaS platform used for mission-critical financial decision-making. As part of Limelight’s Product Development team, you’ll own and evolve our automated testing strategy—ensuring stability, performance, and trust across everything we ship, from core financial modeling to AI-driven features. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building robust automation frameworks, collaborating closely with developers and product managers, and raising the quality bar across the organization. What You’ll Do • Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for a modern web-based SaaS platform • Create and execute functional, regression, integration, and release validation tests • Validate complex workflows involving financial data, calculations, and models • Build and maintain API automation (REST/JSON) and integrate into CI/CD pipelines • Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis • Ensure high confidence in every release with a strong focus on reliability and user trust • Partner closely with the team to understand requirements and acceptance criteria • Provide quality input and risk assessment during sprint planning and release cycles • Communicate testing results, quality risks, and recommendations clearly and proactively What You Bring • 3+ years of QA automation experience in SaaS or web-based applications • Strong hands-on experience with API testing (REST/JSON, auth, error handling) and running tests in CI (e.g., Postman + Newman) • Experience with browser automation (Playwright preferred; Cypress, Selenium, or similar) • Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript for test automation • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (parallel runs, retries, artifacts, quality gates) • Working knowledge of Git and SQL (PostgreSQL) for test data setup and validation • Strong ability to debug end-to-end issues using browser DevTools and logs • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and collaborating cross-functionally • Ability to write clear, high-quality defect reports with evidence and impact • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills Nice to have: • Experience testing AI/ML-driven features • Experience with financial, analytics, or data-intensive platforms Education • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience Why Join Limelight? • Build mission-critical SaaS for modern finance, with real customer impact and ownership from day one • Grow your career with opportunities to shape quality, tooling, and strategy • Work alongside a team that values craft, accountability, and high standards • Enjoy a company you can grow with long-term ENkUKqduRl

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